Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Dryden, New York

Joan  A. Phelps

Joan A. Phelps

Jul 24, 2013

JOAN A. PHELPS, age 57, of Dryden died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at her residence. Joan was born in Ithaca, NY a daughter of the late Walter F. Van de Mark and Marie Violet Lasher Van de Mark. A resident of Dryden for a few years, she had previously been raised in Brooktondale and Ithaca, NY. She is survived...

John  N. Wood

John N. Wood

Jul 22, 2013

John N. Wood passed away July 22, 2013. He will be remembered as a loving and loved husband, father and grandfather to his family. He is survived by his wife, Beverly. His sons, Timothy (Jenny) and Daniel (Sandra), daughter Tiffany, along with his grandchildren, Timmy and Jessica. John N. Wood passed away July 22, 2013. He will be remembered...

Cecil  C. Larson

Cecil C. Larson

Jul 21, 2013

Carlyle “Carl” Larson went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born in Grand Junction, Colorado on November 28, 1923 to Frederick Victor Larson and Ethel Elizabeth Blackwell Larson. His three brothers predeceased him: Haverly, Miles and Keene. He graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1946 where he played trombone and was...

Mary  E. Wheeler

Mary E. Wheeler

Jul 19, 2013

MARY E. WHEELER, age 83, of Cortland, NY passed away Friday, July 19th, 2013 at Beechtree Nursing Facility in Ithaca, NY. Born September 2nd, 1929 in the Village of Pompey Hill, NY, she was a daughter of the late Otis and Alice Long Lyon and the wife of the late Robert P. Wheeler who died in 1996. The oldest...

Vivian  D. Eaton

Vivian D. Eaton

Jul 19, 2013

Vivian D. Eaton, age 95, of Virgil, NY passed away peacefully on July 19, 2013 at Cortland Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cortland, NY.

Jon Briglio

Jon Briglio

Jul 16, 2013

Jon "Mike" Briglio, age 73, of Phelps Road, McGraw, NY went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at home following a lengthy illness. Born September 7, 1939 in Staunton, VA he was the son of the late Frank and Katherine Markley Briglio. After graduation from Whitney Point, he joined the US Marine Corp in 1956...

Charlotte V. Morgan Lobdell

Charlotte V. Morgan Lobdell

Jul 13, 2013

CHARLOTTE VIOLA MORGAN LOBDELL, age 87, formerly of West Dryden Road, Freeville, NY passed away, Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Cayuga Medical center. Charlotte was born Nov. 9, 1925 in Groton, NY, a daughter of the late Lulu Irene Miller Morgan and Franklin W. Morgan, Sr. She was a life area resident and had been employed by many...

Diana  L. Puderbaugh

Diana L. Puderbaugh

Jul 13, 2013

DIANA LEE PUDERBAUGH, age 60, of Puderbaugh Road, Dryden, NY (Town of Virgil) passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at home after a brief illness. “Born to Run” on December 11, 1952 in Cortland, NY, she was a daughter of the late George and Marjorie Barhite Puderbaugh. She joined her siblings, Charles and Bonnie growing up on the Puderbaugh...

Alice L. H. Thurber

Alice L. H. Thurber

Jul 9, 2013

Laura Herald Thurber died July 9, 2013 at Kendal at Ithaca. She had recently celebrated her 105th birthday with a well-attended party of friends and well wishers. She was born April 23, 1908 in the Town of New Baltimore, Greene Co. NY, the daughter of Walter R. and Jennie Powell Herald. Her early life was spent on a farm...

Theadore  J. Lange

Theadore J. Lange

Jul 4, 2013

Beloved father, educator, and coach, Theodore John Lange (77), passed away after battling leukemia. Ted taught math and science courses at Cincinnatus Central High School and Dryden Jr. Sr. High School, before becoming a faculty member in the biological sciences department of the newly opened Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) in September 1969. A recipient of the 1989 Chancellor's...

Anne  E Timmerman

Anne E Timmerman

Jul 1, 2013

Anne Elizabeth Timmerman(nee Witko), age 60, passed away on Monday, July 1, at her home in Dryden, following an intense battle with cancer. She spent the last 3 months surrounded by family and friends at all times. She will be greatly missed in the Dryden community, as well as the area at large. Anne spent her entire life in...

Paul  I. Craven

Paul I. Craven

Jun 27, 2013

Paul I. Craven, age 81, of Etna Road, Ithaca, NY went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center following a brief illness.

Deborah R. Perkins Parker

Deborah R. Perkins Parker

Jun 26, 2013

Rae Perkins Parker, age 64, of Mill Street, Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 11, 1948 in Ithaca, NY a daughter of the late DeWitt Ray “Toad” Perkins and Twyla Arlene Humphrey Perkins. Deb had a great love of horses growing up: riding, grooming, and...

Donald  B. Sears

Donald B. Sears

Jun 24, 2013

DONALD B. SEARS –“ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Ps 116:15, Donald B. Sears, 94, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 24, 2013 at Cayuga Medical Center. Donald was a lifelong resident of Snyder Hill Rd., Ithaca, NY, born July 26, 1918, the son of...

Charles  M. Russell

Charles M. Russell

Jun 24, 2013

CHARLES M. RUSSELL, age 65, of Bone Plain Road, Freeville, NY passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Hospicare Residence.

Isaac  W. Miller

Isaac W. Miller

Jun 22, 2013

ISAAC WARD MILLER, age 22, of West Dryden Road, Freeville, NY died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2013 as the result of an auto accident.

Kyle  J. Knapp

Kyle J. Knapp

Jun 18, 2013

Alan J. Stickane (Al, Alfie)1958-2014 passed away Tuesday, July 8th after a long illness. Al had a long career in mechanics. He worked at Caskey's Garage for 33 years with a short hiatus at Dryden School Bus Garage. He loved his work/job and the many relationships with customers. Alan was known for his can-do spirit, charming personality and humor....

Albert  D. Goodband

Albert D. Goodband

Jun 12, 2013

ALBERT D. GOODBAND, age 91 of Level Green Road, Brooktondale, NY passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Born march 20, 1922 in Dryden, Albert was a life resident who served in the US Army during WW II. He was a farmer and currently was employed at the Empire Livestock Sales barn in Dryden and at the Caroline...

Luther  P. Bayler

Luther P. Bayler

Jun 12, 2013

(Bill) Parker Bayley, 88, of Freeville passed away on June 12, 2013 at home. He was born July 15, 1924 in Peacham, VT to Safford and Anna Rust Bayley. Luther (Bill) Parker Bayley, 88, of Freeville passed away on June 12, 2013 at home. He was born July 15, 1924 in Peacham, VT to Safford and Anna Rust Bayley....

Margaret H. Brownell Lorenzen

Margaret H. Brownell Lorenzen

Jun 7, 2013

Margaret H. Brownell Lorenzen was welcomed by her precious Lord on June 7, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born on October 9, 1924, in Hornell, NY, one of three daughters (sisters Jane Elizabeth Strong and Catherine W. Smith, predeceased) born to Rollin & Mattie Clark Thacher (predeceased). Margaret H. Brownell Lorenzen was welcomed by her precious Lord...